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    The ball hade to an end, and Lucy and Matthew reentered the VIP area.


    They thought that it would just be a simple ball, but they did not expect there to be an award ceremony.


    Lucy was not a professional dancer, but she had practiced ballroom dancing for some time. She never thought the skills she learned woulde in handy one day.


    With the trophy in her hands, she smiled joyfully as if she had obtained treasure.


    Matthew suggested, "If you enjoy dancing so much, would you like me to take you to other balls next time?"


    Lucy rejected his offer. "Are you kidding me? As happy as I am, I never thought that someone like me, who hasn''t achieved much in dancing, could win such an award. It seems like you''re right. Maybe I should put down my pencil and start exploring other interests.


    Listening to how she underestimated herself, Matthew simply smiled without arguing with her. All he wanted to do was pamper her.


    Meanwhile, Cillian finally found Lucy. "Long time no see, ex-ssmate."


    Cillian, who was invited, seemed well-prepared. He wore an expensive suit, and Yitty, who was holding his hand, was also beautifully dressed.


    Wearing a striking haute couture gown, she did not seem out of ce at all. She showed a different charm from being the boss of an underworld gang.


    Seeing Yitty in this light for the first time, Lucy could not hide her surprise and admiration.


    "Cillian, you''re here! Why did youe sote? The ball is over."All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    Then, Lucy turned to Yitty. "Why did you arrive sote too? Are you two..."


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    wen through the trouble of calling you two separately.


    "From now on, I''ll just send an invitation to you, Cillian, so you can just bring Yitty along. It''ll be much simpler for me."


    Lucy teased, making the both of them blush.


    Cillian let go of Yitty''s hand and said,


    "Lucy, you misunderstood us. I just happened to see her wandering outside the venue alone for a long time, and I was worried she might catch a cold, so I brought herin."


    "Oh, is that so?"


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    That did not sound like Yitty at all! She had always been a bold and fiery woman. Since when did she be so hesitant? It was just a party anyway. Yitty had attended parties before, so why would she be unsure? Did something happen?


    "Yitty, what''s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Come, I''ll take you upstairs to rest." To ease the awkwardness, Lucy led Yitty upstairs.


    Cillian and Matthew watched as they walked away, unable to take their eyes off them for a long time.


    Fortunately, Cillian came with Yitty today. Otherwise, given Matthew''s temperament, he would not be able to resist separating him and Lucy again.


    Hearing them call each other ssmates and whatnot, Matthew could not help but feel uneasy.


    The tense atmosphere started to dissipate.